Pro football shakedown period opens this week
The Associated Press reports the NFL preseason schedule begins with 12 exhibitions. Dallas beat College All-Stars 20 7 in Chicago and Kansas City defeated the Giants 23 17 in Canton. Several other matchups follow with noted player moves and injury notes including Vikings trio contract talks and Rams quarterback Gabriel returning to workouts post injury.
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Bahensky Wins Nebraska Amateur Golf Crown at Lachland Club
Dan Bahensky, Lincoln golfer formerly of St. Paul, captured the Nebraska Amateur Golf Championship at Lachland Country Club. He fired a three-under par 69 in the final round to finish 28 under par for the four round event, narrowly edging Jim Hogeland of Alma and others who posted strong scores. Brownfield challenged with late birdies but Bahensky maintained lead, with notable eagle on the par four seventh and steady play throughout the round.
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Shrine Game prep and players from Columbus
Shrine Game coverage notes Tom Freiser and Columbus players Brian Gaver Clete Pillen and Ian Brock preparing for the Shrine Game August 10 at NU Stadium in Lincoln. Also mentions College All-Star game reactions Tagge Sullivan MVP Myers and assessment of Devaney’s squad with pro roster possibilities.
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Gordy Coleman elected to Reds Hall of Fame
Cincinnati AP Gordy Coleman a longtime first baseman for eight seasons was elected the Reds Hall of Fame’s 46th member by Reds fans at Riverfront Stadium. Coleman who now heads the Reds speakers bureau joined the club from the Indians in 1958 and hit a .293 lifetime average over his eight seasons with Cincinnati.
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Slusarski and Zocholl win rifle match at Columbus Club
Richard Slusarski and Paul Zocholl topped the Second Berich Best matches at Columbus Rifle Club. In the final-bore division Slusarski fired a 1.325 inch group at up to .24 caliber. Zocholl led the largeshore division with a 1.402 inch group using a 270 Winchester.
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Panama boxer Pinder crowns bantamweight champ in 15 round decision
Panama City report says Enrique Pinder defeated Rafael Herrera of Mexico in a 15 round title bout to become the new world bantamweight champion. Pinder, 27, earned $7,500 as challenger while Herrera received $75,000 plus $40,000 for TV rights. Herrera drops to 47-52.
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Duncan Grain dominates weekend in Monroe Softball League
Duncan Grain swept three games in the Monroe Softball League over the weekend. Friday My Place of Duncan lost 10 zero as Duncan Grain brightened the standings with strong batting led by Tina Karges and a notable defensive play by Ken Scholz. Other results include a 12-6 and 21-5 victories with Spitz Scholz and others hitting homers. In Manhasset New York Gene Senil defeated Dr Mehard Raskind 61 in the singles final of the 3s-and-over National Clay Court Championships.
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Pirates rout Phillies as Hebner belts decisive three run homer
In a seven run game behind Bruce Kison, the Pirates broke a tie in the seventh with a Greg Leach style triple and a two run double by Oliver, then added three more in the ninth. Hebner homered and led Pittsburgh to a 7-1 win to extend their NL East lead. Padres split doubleheader with Houston, Johnson.
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Leonard and McCluskey secure weekend stock car wins
San Jose grandfather Joe Leonard and Tucson rival Roger McCluskey swept Pennsylvania and national stock car racing over the weekend. Leonard clinched the Schaefer 400 at Pocono International Raceway for an $83,530 first prize, while McCluskey dominated the Pennsylvania 50 with a four-lap margin over second.
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Women’s fast pitch meet opens in Columbus this Friday
The Nebraska Softball Association sanctioned event runs August 4–6 at three Columbus diamonds. Sixteen teams start Friday with first-round byes for Bob Battles of Toldtorege and Lindsey Congers of Fremont. Games spread across Armory Wilderness Park Pony League sites, including Beatrice Norfolk and Columbus clubs, with 20 games Saturday and Sunday play at Pony League and Armory facilities.
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U S diving team names cuicaGO for Munich Olympics
The United States Olympic diving squad headed to Munich includes six men and six women with standout Mike Finn er among the men. Trials at Park Ridge named Janet 18 Albuquerque New Mexico Cindy Potter Houston Texas Micki King Columbus Air Force captain as women’s leaders. Rydze Lincoln Earley Bush join the men’s team with solid showings in platform and springboard events.
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Zarley-Hiskey Cup Team Championship Triumph
Zarley and Hiskey teamed to win the Laurel Valley Golf Club event, carving a two-ball score of 66 in the final round to finish 22 under par and claim the $40,000 team purse. The victory came despite Nicklaus and Palmer absent, with Miller and Jones challenging but settling at 264 and others close behind.
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Schmidt's back in first place after two recent wins
Schmidt's regained top spot in the Monroe Softball League with a 6-5 win over Monroe Construct ion and a 29-2 rout of Ralph's in Silver Creek. Jim Bernt doubled and scored on a sacrifice fly, while Norgert Kuta and Stan Renken each had doubles for the rivals. Reb Schmidt earned the win with David Schmidt taking the loss.
Omaha Westgate State Champions in Majors Baseball
Omaha Westgate won the state Little League Majors title by defeating North Platte Saturday night. Mike Seppari hit a home run with multiple RBIs to lead Westgate as they advance to regional play in Baxter Springs Kansas on August 5.
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